Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively comparable but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2100 IS was launched 5 months prior to the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2100 IS scores versus the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS versus the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon A2100 IS will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.